Project Architect

If you are a self-motivated professional seeking an opportunity for growth while practicing your craft, we have a position for you.  We are looking for experienced architects to be part of our team, to lead projects related to architectural design, provide project management, and embrace teamwork.  With top-tier benefits and an understanding of work-life balance, Wilson & Company provides a career-nurturing work environment.

Wilson & Company is seeking a Licensed Architect to provide project management for the design and construction of a wide variety of project types.  The position requires experience in developing construction documents and specifications, and technical expertise on projects.  The candidate will be responsible for supporting or leading projects and associated efforts on an interesting and diverse mix of educational, industrial, municipal, and commercial projects. Familiarity with a wide variety of architectural building construction materials and systems is needed, along with an understanding of related codes and experience with construction-related services.

Essential Job Functions:

• Willingness to learn and effectively communicate in a collaborative team environment.
• Client interaction and coordination on a frequent basis.
• Effectively fosters relationships with team members and clients, as well as industry stakeholders.
• Participates in business development activities, such as marketing, developing project win strategies, and preparing technical data for proposals and interviews.
• Ensures quality management with implementation of quality control standards.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Creation and management of the architectural scope of work and fee for projects.
• Develop project plans to include scheduling of effort, allocation of resources, and planned financial success for required business operations.
• Collaborate with team members for effective execution of the work across all phases of design and construction.
• Possess and demonstrate strong organizational skills with project documentation, with willingness to follow implemented standards and procedures, whether internal or external.
• Prepare technical equipment specifications for construction documents.
• Develop and maintain progress, quality control, schedule, staffing planning, and coordination with project management, including regular reporting.
• Coordinate communications between the project team and the engineering and design team members to ensure quality of work and that consistent technical content drawing/design packages are maintained throughout a project.
• Target pursuit opportunities and client relationship development.
• Be energetic, positive, and inspiring.

Required Skills:

• Effective communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Strong understanding of required architectural design and construction principles.
• Experience with project management, managing technical professionals, and demonstrated ability to lead and direct multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience in managing project pursuits, preparing proposals, and working with marketing staff.

Required Experience:

• Professional degree in Architecture.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of architecture.
• Licensed Architect registered in the State of New Mexico, Arizona, or Texas.
• Experience with industry-standard software such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience in the preparation of work plans, budgets, and project schedules is highly desired.